In Our Time

"We're rollin'" - Suggests movement or progression in the context of the narrative.

"Back in the days" - Referring to a past period, reminiscing about earlier times.

"When we used to dance" - Describing a shared activity or experience from the past.

"You chuckle every time that I misstep" - Implies the partner's reaction to the speaker's mistakes with a sense of fondness or understanding.

"Now that we're older" - Indicates the passage of time and the transition to a later stage in life.

"And our hairs get grey" - Symbolizes aging or the physical signs of getting older.

"You never cut me slack for my mistakes" - Suggests a lack of forgiveness or understanding from the partner towards the speaker's errors.

"You know I never meant to sink to such depths" - Expresses regret for the unintended severity of the speaker's actions or behaviors.

"Why would I jeopardize what we built behind that fence?" - Questions the speaker's own actions that might endanger or threaten the stability of their shared life.

"Stay with me baby when you can" - Plea for the partner to remain present or connected despite difficulties.

"It's a pain to see but I'm still your man" - Acknowledges the pain caused while affirming commitment and loyalty.

"Back in our time" - Refers to a previous period shared by the couple, possibly before major life changes.

"Before the children" - Indicates a time in the relationship before the arrival of their offspring.

"We were all the envy of our friends" - Implies admiration or jealousy from friends towards the couple's relationship.

"Then we were blessed" - Indicates a positive change or occurrence in their lives.

"Three little babies" - Refers to the birth or presence of their three children.

"Whatever broke we built it up again" - Suggests resilience and effort to mend or rebuild what may have been damaged in their relationship.

"You know I never meant to sink to the bottom" - Reiterates the speaker's lack of intention to reach a low point in their relationship or personal conduct.

"Why would I jeopardize what I built as a father?" - Questions the speaker's actions that might risk the stability or well-being of their role as a parent.

"Stay with me on some lost weekend" - Invites the partner to remain together during difficult or uncertain times.

"It's a pain to see but our hearts we can mend" - Acknowledges pain or hurt while expressing hope for reconciliation or healing.

"Back in the days" - A repetition of the earlier mention, highlighting a reminiscence of past times.

"When we used to dance" - Reiterating a shared past activity.

"You'd chuckle every time that I misstep" - Repeated reference to the partner's reaction to the speaker's mistakes, emphasizing familiarity and past connection.

"Now that we're older" - Reiteration of the passage of time and aging.

"And our hairs get grey" - Repeated symbol of aging.

"You never cut me slack for my mistakes" - Repetition of the partner's lack of leniency towards the speaker's errors.

"You know I never meant to sink to such depths" - Repetition of regret for unintentionally reaching a low point.

"Why would I jeopardize what we built behind that fence?" - Repetition of questioning the speaker's actions that could threaten their shared life.

"Stay with me baby when you can" - A repeated plea for the partner's presence despite difficulties.

"It's a pain to see but you're still my man" - Reiteration of acknowledging pain while affirming commitment.

"It's a pain to see but I'm still your man" - Final repetition affirming loyalty despite acknowledging pain or difficulties.